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What's Your Gig Economy Strategy?
Designing and implementing a high-end on-demand talent program at enterprise scale
Introducing BTG Enterprise
Today's companies must be more nimble than ever. Meet your agile workforce. The rise of high-end independent talent is powering a new path to greater organizational agility.
Best Practices for Installing an On-Demand Talent Program at Enterprise Scale
George Post recently retired as the Director of World Headquarters Procurement at life science giant Johnson & Johnson.There, as part of his broader mission to optimize procurement and consulting...
BTG vs Other Talent Platforms
Business Talent Group (BTG) was purpose-built to rapidly deliver highly skilled on-demand business talent to the world’s leading companies. Our laser focus on this particular segment allows us to deli
Business Talent Group Key Strengths: PM FlexHub
BTG’s PM FlexHub is a programmatic project management resourcing solution that pairs a customized roster of project managers with a centralized governance and knowledge management hub.
Independent Contractor Certifications: New Partnership with General Assembly
BTG is partnering with General Assembly to bring training courses in disciplines from digital marketing to data science to our independent consultants.
1:55Introducing BTG Enterprise
BTG Enterprise offers customized, enterprise-wide solutions for sourcing, buying, and compliantly delivering the world’s best on-demand independent professionals—enabled by our proprietary technology
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Forked Roads and Parallel Paths [Part 2 of 3]: Types of Consulting Firms
How do different types of consulting firms diverge from one another - and how do independent consultants differ from Big 3 and Big 4 firms?
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Forked Roads and Parallel Paths [Part 1 of 3]: Independent Consultants vs. Big Firms
While thousands of associates have moved “up” in big consulting firms, hundreds of thousands more have moved “out” to become independent consultants. Why?
Gig economy myths: Getting buy-in from the skeptics
Trying to build the business case for hiring independent consultants? We unpack the most common misconceptions and myths about the high-end gig economy.
How to Screen Independent Consultant Resumes
Trying to find the best fit for your project? Check out our tips for screening independent consultant resumes.
Independent Contractor Compliance: How to Maximize Value and Manage Risk
If your company works with independent contractors—from developers and graphic designers to consultants and subject-matter experts—you probably know that it’s important to comply with certain...
Will Robots Win the Talent Wars?
Even in the age of gig economy technology, the human element still remains crucial. Here's why.
Is Your Company Ready to Build an Agile Workforce?
If you’re interested in using the high-end gig economy to drive organizational agility, you’re not alone: according to Upwork, 72% of HR managers believe dynamic, agile team structures will soon...
How to Write the Perfect Job Description for Independent Consultants
Competition for top talent is just as fierce in the independent marketplace as it is in the full-time world. So if you’re trying to attract top freelancers, one of the most effective ways to cut...
7 Steps for Redefining Your Talent Strategy
What is a talent strategy? The most common definition is broad: it’s how you source, hire, onboard, engage, and retain talent. But to address the growing shift towards independent employment—and...
Business Talent Group Announces Exclusive Collaboration with Heidrick & Struggles
Business Talent Group (BTG) is entering into an exclusive collaboration with Heidrick & Struggles to offer Heidrick clients seamless access to BTG’s top independent professionals—on demand—for...
What is the Gig Economy? A Look Back At 2018
If 2017 was the year when the gig economy took center stage, 2018 was the year when many organizations took a closer look—and found there’s more work to be done to understand this dynamic segment....
What’s Behind the Rapid Growth of High-Earning Independent Workers?
The independent workforce has significantly outpaced traditional employment growth over the last seven years, at 31% vs. 14%, respectively. This alone says a great deal about how the business...
What Technologies Will Drive the Future of Work?